What is another word for noblesse de robe?
Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊbləs də ɹˈə͡ʊb] (IPA) 
Noblesse de robe is a term that refers to the French aristocracy who were ennobled based on their service to the king. This class of nobility was made up of individuals who were mostly lawyers, judges, and government officials. There are several synonyms for "noblesse de robe" such as legal aristocracy, administrative nobility or robe nobility. These synonyms help to convey the same meaning as the term "noblesse de robe" but with different words. The legal aristocracy refers to the class of nobles who were made up primarily of lawyers and judges. Administrative nobility emphasizes the government officials while robe nobility refers specifically to those who were awarded a robe to wear as a symbol of their status.
